GIS /CAD Project Workflow

GIS /CAD Project Workflow ` New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors 56th Annual Surveyors Conference & Exhibition Verona, New York Presented by John Cooke and Kevin R. Zelinsky, GISP, CMS Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100 Gainesville, Virginia 20155 703.679.5600 (Main Number) Remington & Vernick Engineers 232 Kings Highway East Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 856.795.9595 (Main Number)

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. www.wetlandstudies.com Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey Tree company, the leading natural & cultural resources consultant in Northern Virginia, assists developers and public works agencies with the permitting process and creates innovative solutions to water quality issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay region. CivilTraining, LLC www.civiltraining.com A division of Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. Provides training, implementation and consulting services to the Civil Engineering, Surveying and GIS / Mapping communities. Remington & Vernick Engineers and Affiliates www.rve.com Remington & Vernick Engineers and Affiliates are a full service consulting firm providing professional services in all areas of engineering, planning, and technical support for over a century. 2

Instructors John Cooke joined Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. in the fall of 2009 after working as an independent consultant and AutoCAD instructor for over twenty years. John presently operates the CivilTraining, LLC division of Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI), a Davey Tree company, and supports Engineering, GIS and Surveying technology efforts within the office and to clients nationwide. He has been continuously affiliated with Autodesk Civil/Survey applications since 1989, functioning initially in development and then in consulting and training roles. He has an extensive background in the development, implementation and training of Autodesk AEC Civil Engineering, Surveying, GIS and BIM solutions and has provided training to thousands of individuals nationwide, assisted numerous clients in implementing Civil software, CAD standards and practices, and provided project consulting to many clients in unusual or challenging project applications. Within WSSI, he participates in development efforts for Engineering and Survey automation, including the creation of custom software for stream restoration based on AutoCAD Civil 3D. Kevin Zelinsky is the CADD/Cartography/GIS Department Head and Associate with Remington & Vernick Engineers in Haddonfield, New Jersey. He oversees the entire mapping operation for the firm's eleven regional offices located throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Kevin received his GISP certification from URISA in 2004, earned his Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS certification from ASPRS in 2006, and received his Professional Certificate in Geomatics from Rutgers University in 2008. He has over twenty five years of experience in the civil engineering and cartographic industry, and his municipal maps have been honored with a variety of awards for excellence. Kevin is an accredited teacher of GIS fundamentals to municipal employees in the State of New Jersey and is also a member of the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) Outreach Committee, which encourages GIS students and professionals to attain the level of education and experience needed for GISP certification. 3

Goals Create project proposal ArcGIS ArcMap exhibits Export various GIS data layers and import them into AutoCAD Civil 3D for field basemaps Consume, analyze, QA/QC, and display field data utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS ArcMap, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access Deliver the project to the client in the correct format with appropriate metadata 4

Outline Project Proposal defining technical project requirements; creating proposal exhibits Field Base Mapping downloading and converting county GIS data to AutoCAD Civil 3D field basemaps Field Data Acquisition and QA/QC planning and implementing a field data acquisition and QA/QC plan Spatial Analysis performing spatial analysis tasks to support project requirements Cartographic Display utilizing ArcGIS ArcMap to create custom cartographic deliverables Delivery to the Client converting data to Geodatabase format and updating metadata 5

Outline Project Proposal Field Base Mapping Field Data Acquisition and QA/QC Spatial Analysis Cartographic Display Delivery to the Client 6

Project Description: Project Proposal This demonstration will focus on a tree inventory project as part of a Community Forestry Master Plan in the Borough of Collingswood, New Jersey. This plan is in compliance with the Borough s Shade Tree Advisory Council and encompasses approximately 1.923 square miles, of which more than 60 acres are Knight s Park (public park), and ultimately 6,000 trees. It should be noted that although we are describing a tree inventory project throughout this seminar, the principles and techniques can be applied to any inventory project that requires the collection of a large amount of data (e.g., storm sewers, sanitary sewers, cadastral mapping, and water distribution systems). 7

Project Proposal Project Criteria: 1. Collingswood Shade Tree Advisory Council needed a tree inventory of all trees along right of ways and other properties owned or maintained by the Borough 2. The tree inventory will be used to update the Borough s Community Forestry Plan 3. The Forestry Plan will assist the Public Works Department with maintenance needs and enhance future tree selection for new/replacement plantings 4. The critical component of the plan will be the correct maintenance of the inventory after the project is complete 5. Deliver the surveyed trees as a feature class within a File Geodatabase with appropriate metadata 6. Any/all photo locations will also be linked to the GIS database for additional reference 8

Project Proposal Project Technical Requirements: 1. Locate (GPS coordinates to nearest street address) all trees within the Borough (approximately 1,230 acre area) within public parks and right ofways 2. Identify type/species of tree, approximate size (diameter of trunk, canopy spread, estimated height), health and/or overall condition 3. Calculate summary statistics for all of the surveyed trees Proximity to overhead/underground utilities, traffic signals, signage, etc. Immediate maintenance needed due to insects, disease, lightning, etc. Impact of root system on curb/sidewalk Hazard potential (hanging limbs, extensive dead wood, etc.) 4. Determine the number of trees to be removed for public safety 5. Create maps depicting removed trees, as well as remaining trees All trees given a unique identification number based on GPS location and/or other criteria to facilitate the GIS mapping process 9

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Project Proposal ID Species DBH Location/Address Wires Height Canopy Comments County Tree Plate Sheet 7407 Elm, American 1 616 Magill Y 20 16 56 5 of 5 7408 London Planetree 5 322 White Horse Pike 60 42 Magill Side 56 5 of 5 7411 Oak, Pin 9 Newton Lake Park 65 62 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 1 of 3 7412 Oak, Pin 8 Newton Lake Park 70 64 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 1 of 3 7413 Oak, Pin 6 Newton Lake Park 60 46 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 1 of 3 7414 Oak, Pin 7 Parkview Apartments 50 30 Newton Lake Side, Concrete Root Damage County Tree 64 1 of 3 7415 Oak, Pin 7 Newton Lake Park Y 55 52 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 1 of 3 7416 Oak, Pin 4 721 W. Browning 45 25 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 1 of 3 7417 Oak, Pin 5 721 W. Browning 40 30 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 1 of 3 7418 Pear, Callery 2 721 W. Browning Y 35 24 64 1 of 3 7419 Pear, Callery 2 721 W. Browning Y 40 18 64 1 of 3 7420 Cherry, Kwanza 0.5 623 W. Browning Y 10 6 64 2 of 3 7421 Maple, Sugar 0.5 445 Newton Lake 15 5 County Tree 64 2 of 3 7422 Maple, Sugar 0.5 445 Newton Lake 15 5 County Tree 64 2 of 3 7423 Oak, Pin 7 441 Newton Lake 60 30 County Tree 64 2 of 3 7424 Oak, Pin 0.5 Newton Lake Park 15 16 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7425 Oak, Pin 8 Newton Lake Park 70 52 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7426 WILL BE REMOVED County Tree 64 2 of 3 7427 Catalpa 1 Collingswood High School 25 21 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7428 Sweetgum 1 Collingswood High School 30 10 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7429 WILL BE REMOVED Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7430 Choke Cherry 10 Collingswood High School 50 21 Newton Lake Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7431 Oak, Pin 6 Collingswood High School 40 31 County Tree 64 2 of 3 7432 Oak, Pin 0.5 Newton Lake Park 15 12 Everett Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7433 Oak, Pin 8 Collingswood High School 55 30 Everett Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7434 WILL BE REMOVED Everett Side County Tree 64 2 of 3 7435 Oak, Pin 3 437 Newton Lake 35 28 Everett Side 64 2 of 3 7436 Oak, Pin 4 437 Newton Lake 45 32 64 2 of 3 7437 Maple, Norway 4 441 Newton Lake Y 35 32 64 2 of 3 7438 Maple, Sugar 5 441 Newton Lake Y 50 36 64 2 of 3 7439 Cherry, Kwanza 3 727 Everett 26 24 64 2 of 3 7440 Maple, Sugar 5 724 Everett Y 55 32 64 2 of 3 7441 Maple, Sugar 6 724 Everett Y 60 44 64 2 of 3 7442 Maple, Red 6 719 Everett 55 35 Concrete Root Damage 64 2 of 3 7443 Maple, Columnar 2 720 Everett Y 40 15 64 2 of 3 13

Project Proposal Address Condition Key 688 Haddon on Collings Side Check Condition Check Condition: 19 E. Madison Check Condition The tree is either diseased or not doing well 409 Lees Check Condition from lack of water, soil, or other factor. 266 Harvard Check Condition Leaves are sparse, discolored, and/or 403 Franklin Check Condition misshapen. Removal is probably not a priority 10 Palmer Check Condition but will be in a few years. These trees were 601 Park on Lakeview Side Check Condition recorded, measured, and mapped. 340 Woodlawn Terr. Building E Check Condition 340 Woodlawn Terr. Building A Check Condition Dead: 218 Woodlawn Terr. Check Condition The tree is dead. There is no sign of leaf 270 Harvard Check Condition growth on any of the branches. This tree is 270 Harvard Check Condition probably a priority to remove and will not 507 Woodlawn Check Condition recover. These trees were not recorded nor 302 Lees Check Condition mapped, and no measurements were taken. 317 Dayton Check Condition 711 Merrick Check Condition Needs Help: 739 Park Check Condition Although not on this list, this is on the main 700 Park on Dayton Side Check Condition data list. These are young trees recently 601 Park on Lakeview Side Check Condition planted that are doing poorly, probably from 744 Belmont Check Condition a lack of water or root space. These trees 16 Collings Check Condition should be able to recover and removal is Corner of Franklin and Haddon Check Condition probably not needed. These trees were 108 Haddon Check Condition recorded, measured, and mapped. Corner of Church and Park Check Condition 110 Coolidge Check Condition 14

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Project Proposal Address Condition Key Section 1: Ash Check Condition Check Condition: Section 1: Norway Maple Check Condition The tree is either diseased or not doing well Section 1: Norway Maple Check Condition from lack of water, soil, or other factor. Section 1: Redwood Check Condition Leaves are sparse, discolored, and/or Section 1: Scholar Tree Check Condition misshapen. Removal is probably not a priority Section 1: Sugar Maple Check Condition but will be in a few years. These trees were Section 1: Sugar Maple Check Condition recorded, measured, and mapped. Section 1: Sugar Maple Check Condition Section 1: Sycamore Check Condition Dead: Section 12A: Horsechestnut Check Condition The tree is dead. There is no sign of leaf Section 12A: Pin Oak Check Condition growth on any of the branches. This tree is Section 12B: Pin Oak Check Condition probably a priority to remove and will not Section 13: Choke Cherry Check Condition recover. These trees were not recorded nor Section 13: Pin Oak Check Condition mapped, and no measurements were taken. Section 13: Pin Oak Check Condition Section 2: Black Pine Check Condition Needs Help: Section 2: Pin Oak Check Condition Although not on this list, this is on the main Section 2: Pin Oak Check Condition data list. These are young trees recently Section 2: Pin Oak Check Condition planted that are doing poorly, probably from Section 2: Pin Oak Check Condition a lack of water or root space. These trees Section 2: Pin Oak Check Condition should be able to recover and removal is Section 2: Pin Oak Check Condition probably not needed. These trees were Section 2: Red Maple Check Condition recorded, measured, and mapped. Section 2: Red Maple Check Condition Section 2: Sugar Maple Check Condition 16

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Field Base Mapping Export Feature Classes from ArcMap to Shapefiles Import Shapefiles into Civil 3D Stylize GIS Data with Layer Manager Use Map Query to Import GIS Data Clip GIS Data to Project Extents Plot Basemap for Field Work 18

Field Data Acquisition and QA/QC Import Field Data into Civil 3D Stylize Points with Civil 3D Point Group Styles Convert Civil 3D Points to Attributed Blocks Connect External Database to Points QA/QC Field Data Export Points to Shapefile 19

Spatial Analysis 20

Cartographic Display 21

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Delivery to the Client Create File Geodatabase Create Feature Dataset Import Shapefile as Feature Class Document Specimen Trees Create Link to USDA Plant Database Update Metadata 24

Contact Information John Cooke Engineering & Survey Technology Coordinator CivilTraining, LLC 732.869.0592 (Cell) 703.679.5672 (Office) John.Cooke@civiltraining.com Kevin R. Zelinsky, GISP, CMS, Associate CADD/Cartography/GIS Department Head Remington & Vernick Engineers and Affiliates 856.795.9595 Ext. 1064 (Office) Kevin.Zelinsky@rve.com Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. 5300 Wellington Branch Drive Gainesville, Virginia 20155 703.679.5600 (Main Number) 703.679.5601 (Fax) www.wetlandstudies.com www.civiltraining.com Remington & Vernick Engineers and Affiliates 232 Kings Highway East Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 856.795.9595 (Main Number) 856.795.1882 (Fax) www.rve.com 25